@larry5729 you are correct that Qobuz doesn’t offer MQA, but most people feel that’s a plus for Qobuz as MQA requires multiple unfolding and, as I understand it, MQA alters the original content to what some sound engineers think it “should” sound like. No thanks. Throw in that most people here prefer Qobuz’s sound quality, offers a ton more hi-res tracks, is cheaper (or at least it was when I subscribed), and to me has a better user interface. You can try it for free so why not? I did and never went back to Tidal and their silly MQA total sham. Just my experience FWIW.
STREAMING - QOBUZ VS TIDAL AND ROON'S PREFERENCES
I am 100% digital using Roon. I play from my extensive hard drive, Qobuz and Tidal. I love to find new music using Roon Radio or Roon suggestions. Here is my issue: I generally find Qobuz to sound better on my system. I do not have final unfold of MQA on my Tambaqui DAC; yet ROON always defaults to a Tidal version.
So I will search 'versions' and select the highest resolution of a Qobuz version.
Can Roon be set to default to Qobuz vs defaulting to a Tidal version?
Do others agree that Qobuz sounds better?
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Thanks Sonic. One quick question. What is the highest resolution Qobuzz offers. I know when I hooked up my BlueSound to my amp by way I gave up the potential of hearing up to 24/192. If Qobuzz doesn’t limit their customers then I will give Qobuzz a try. I was told Qobuzz was not as easy to use as Tidal. I think MQA is most likely just a gate keeper. I am just here to learn. Thanks. |
@larry5729 Qobuz is just as easy to use as Tidal. I don’t think I came across anything higher than 24/192 on Qobuz. |
my take qobuz sound infinitesimally better than tidal... both are very very good tidal has a larger library than qobuz at least for nonclassical music but qobuz selection is hardly limiting mqa music on tidal has very high variability in sound quality, some are really excellent though i use roon, like it alot, don’t think it degrades sound quality |
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